LLM Company Law
This LLM Company Law course focuses on the law governing registered companies, from formation and incorporation to corporate compliance, directors’ duties and shareholder protection. It may suit graduates seeking to deepen their knowledge of company law, corporate governance and the legal responsibilities involved in running and managing organisations.
About this course
This LLM Company Law course examines the legal framework governing registered companies, with a focus on how companies are formed, administered and regulated. You will consider incorporation, legal personality, company membership, capital, shares, meetings and corporate transparency.
The course also explores the role of the board of directors and directors’ duties, alongside compliance requirements and protections available to minority shareholders. It is designed for those who want to develop a detailed understanding of company law and its application within corporate, private and charitable organisations.
Research methods training supports the completion of a dissertation in company law, allowing you to investigate a company-law issue in depth.
What you will study
Modules include:
• Company Law and Compliance • Research Methods Training • Dissertation in Company Law
Topics include the nature and formation of companies; incorporation and legal personality; company compliance and administration; boards of directors and directors’ duties; company membership and capital; shares and company meetings; corporate transparency; and minority shareholder protection mechanisms.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)
- Company Law and Compliance (core)
- Research Methods Training (core)
Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)
- Dissertation in Company Law
Assessment
Assessment includes a three-hour unseen written examination, a coursework assignment and a thesis.
Entry requirements
A minimum second-class honours degree is required.
Careers
The course may support progression into roles such as chartered governance professional, company secretary or governance professional. It may also be relevant to governance and directorship positions in large organisations, private companies, charitable organisations and global corporations.
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